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The Digital Evolution Of The Online Gaming Ecosystem

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The decision opened the floodgates to legalized sports betting – both in-person and online – in the U.S. All in, counting online and in-person wagers, Super Bowl betting was worth roughly $6.8 In a microcosm of the national expansion, New Hampshire’s newly online sports gambling program raked in $2.31

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Healthcare Tech Company Truepill Raises $75M To Expand

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Truepill , an online pharmacy powering delivery for direct-to-consumer healthcare brands, announced Wednesday (Sept. Connecticut-based healthcare and FinTech investor Oak HC/FT led the funding. 9) that it closed on a $75 million Series C funding round. The new service is expected to expand Truepill’s direct-to-patient capabilities.

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Varo Achieves Milestone As First Consumer FinTech To Get National Charter

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the San Francisco-based online bank, had the last laugh. As a national charter, the bank can offer credit and cash-flow management, the company said. The initiative was co-led by new investor Gallatin Point Capital LLC, a Connecticut private investment firm, and existing investor The Rise Fund , a global impact investment fund.

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Affinity Federal Credit Union On The Importance Of Accelerating Digital Transformations

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The pandemic has fast-tracked that digitization, however, as concerns and restrictions have led members to reduce their branch visits and turn to contactless features to carry out their banking activities online. Embarking On A Digital Transformation.

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Uber Eats Says Customers Donated $3M To Help Unemployed Workers

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The San Francisco-based online food ordering and delivery service launched by Uber in 2014 said it will match up to $3 million in contributions made by customers, according to TechCrunch. The top five most generous states were Washington, Vermont, Montana, Connecticut and South Carolina, the report noted.

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People's United Bank On How ML And Rules-Based Analysis Work In Tandem For Fraud Prevention

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Connecticut-based People’s United Bank has seen this trend in action in recent months, said Karen Boyer , the financial institution's vice president of financial crimes and fraud intelligence. This online commerce shift has brought with it an increased risk of fraud, however.

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Big Names Embark On Spring Hiring Sprees

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Home Depot is one of the few who have managed it – indeed, the $200 billion home-improvement merchant has even seen 135 percent growth in the last five years. Discount-grocery chain Aldi has announced several hiring events across states including Michigan, Vermont, Connecticut, Virginia, New Jersey and Florida.

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